Cheibriados messages improvement


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Post Tuesday, 15th April 2014, 20:44

Cheibriados messages improvement

There are a couple of interface messages from Cheibriados which are somewhat misleading, and could be improved.

Randarts with +rage are colored red and given the message: Cheibriados disapproves of the use of such an item.

This isn't strictly true, you can use the item without penalty as long as you don't activate the ability. Suggested message: Cheibriados disapproves of the activation of such an item.

Likewise, when you are accidentally hasted or berserked against your will, Cheibriados will forgive you "just this once". There isn't actually a limit as to how many times this can happen, so I'd recommend dropping the "just this once" part. Bonus points if the message can work in "take it easy", as in "Cheibriados prevents your accidental haste and reminds you to always take it easy."

Exact strings can be modified as desired, of course, these are just examples.

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Post Friday, 18th April 2014, 17:18

Re: Cheibriados messages improvement

Well I agree that it might be a little confusing at first but people figure it out eventually. Likewise with the "just this once" messages.
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Post Friday, 18th April 2014, 18:24

Re: Cheibriados messages improvement

Lyrick wrote:Well I agree that it might be a little confusing at first but people figure it out eventually. Likewise with the "just this once" messages.


If a message is misleading, even if people "figure it out eventually", it should be changed to be more clear.
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Post Wednesday, 23rd April 2014, 05:00

Re: Cheibriados messages improvement

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Post Saturday, 3rd May 2014, 17:23

Re: Cheibriados messages improvement

Also, when equipping such an +rage item, you get the message:

You really shouldn't be using a hasty item like this.

Which could be replaced with:

Cheibriados disapproves of the activation of this item to become berserk.

Remember it may have other activated abilities; feel free to adjust the string in any case.

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Post Tuesday, 13th May 2014, 21:53

Re: Cheibriados messages improvement

It shouldn't warn you about the item at all, instead it should warn you if you try to use the ability.

I think chei should block unintended berserk, does he hate *rage equipment right now?
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Post Tuesday, 13th May 2014, 22:27

Re: Cheibriados messages improvement

  Code:
Your blood boils for a moment and your vision flashes red! - - But then you remember to take it easy.
take it easy
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Post Saturday, 14th June 2014, 05:26

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  Code:
 Cheibriados forgives your accidental hurry, just this once.
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Still says just this once, so bumping the thread! :P
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Post Saturday, 14th June 2014, 12:53

Re: Cheibriados messages improvement

Same with weapons of chaos.

It's all fun and games until you haste or berserk something, then it's PENANCE TIME!
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